Patents by Inventor Irving Rabinovitch

Irving Rabinovitch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Process of microbial extraction of hydrocarbons from oil sands
    Patent number: 4349633
    Abstract: A process is described for the separation of hydrocarbon residues from oil and tar sands by microbiological activity. Hydrocarbon residues are released from the sands by contacting with a suspension of oxidase-synthesizing, hydrocarbon-metabolizing microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Inventors: Howard E. Worne, Irving Rabinovitch